Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gynecologic Oncology Nursing
Course Code: HDK634
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn Tumors of the female reproductive organs, prevention and early diagnosis, physical and psychosocial care needs of women and their families with current approaches

Course Content

This course includes the female reproductive organs bening , malignant tumors, current treatment approaches, prevention and early detection, women's and family's physical and psychosocial care needs, holistic approach, care and rehabilitation information.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To explain gynecologic tumor diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care with current and evidence-based approach
2.To do the tests for evaluating function in gynecologic oncology patients
3.3. To express gynecologic oncology patients’ psychosocial needs
4.4. To give examples of clinical guidelines gynecology
5.To express gynecologic oncology patients’ families’ psychosocial needs
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akın A, Biliker M A, Doğan B G Ve Ark. (2001) Türkiye’de Anne Ölümleri Ve Nedenleri. Aktüel Tıp Dergisi, Kadın Sağlığı Özel Sayısı, Cilt:6, Sayı:1, Ocak-Şubat 2001, s:24-29.
2.Symonds EM, Symonds IM. (2003). Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 4th Edition. Churchill Livingstone, USA. 15. Şirin, A., Kavlak, O. (Ed) (2008). Kadın Sağlığı. Bedray BasınYayıncılık A.Ş., Ekim, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Risk factors in gynecologic cancer, prevention and screening strategies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Clinical guidelines and standards İn gynecologic oncology nursing
Week 3 - Theoretical
Symptom management and care strategies for symptom classification in chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Diagnosis, treatment and care of benign tumors of the female reproductive organs in the
Week 5 - Theoretical
Diagnosis, treatment and care in gynecologic cancers
Week 6 - Theoretical
Treatment approaches sexual dysfunction in gynecologic oncology patients
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychosocial care needs of gynecologic oncology patients and their families
Week 8 - Theoretical
midterm exam/Psychosocial care needs of gynecologic oncology patients and their families
Week 9 - Theoretical
Palliative care in gynecological cancers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychosocial care needs of gynecologic oncology patients and families
Week 11 - Theoretical
Fertility sparing approach and consulting in gynecological cancers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Development of training programs in gynecologic oncology nursing
Week 13 - Theoretical
nurse's role in complementary and alternative medicine practices at gynecologic cancers
Week 14 - Theoretical
Malpractice and ethical issues in gynecologic oncology
Week 15 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Presentation1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment1112
Term Project1224
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
3
3
2
3
4
2
OÇ-3
3
4
4
2
4
3
OÇ-4
2
3
3
2
3
2
OÇ-5
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026